Lil Green
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lil Green (probably born Lillie May Johnson; December 22, 1901[1] (some sources give 1905, 1910 or 1919)[nb 1] – April 14, 1954)[3] was an American classic female blues singer and songwriter. She was among the leading female rhythm and blues singers of the 1940s, with a sensual soprano voice. Gospel singer R.H. Harris lauded her voice, and her interpretation of religious songs.[8]
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Birth name | Lillie May Johnson or Lillian Green |
Born | (1901-12-22)December 22, 1901[1] Port Gibson, Mississippi, United States |
Died | April 14, 1954(1954-04-14) (aged 52) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Labels | Bluebird Atlantic (1951–54) |
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